How far is East Florence, AL from Muscle Shoals, AL?
The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Muscle Shoals, AL is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Florence and Muscle Shoals.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence and Muscle Shoals.
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Start on Midway Street
18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Huntsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Royal Avenue
49 m · 3 sec · South Royal Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Royal Avenue
871 ft · 21 sec · South Royal Avenue
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn left onto South Court Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Court Street
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
1146 ft · 24 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Woodward Avenue
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Turn left onto Avalon Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · Avalon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avalon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Florence and Muscle Shoals.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Woodward Avenue
Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
1.96 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Florence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muscle Shoals.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Florence to Muscle Shoals?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from East Florence and 2.8 miles from Muscle Shoals.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Florence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muscle Shoals.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Florence and Muscle Shoals. Straight-line distance: 4.59 mi (7.38 km).
#1 East Florence
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 35,733 |
| Coordinates | 34.8095300, -87.6494700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muscle Shoals
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,877 |
| Coordinates | 34.7448100, -87.6675300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muscle Shoals (-87.66753, 34.74481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.08 | $2.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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